They are solution seekers. The people who attend the Flint Neighborhoods United (FNU) meeting the first Saturday of every month come to voice their concerns, hear those of others, and make decisions for change in the respective places they call home. It’s the same people every time. Familiar faces from neighborhood block clubs and area […]

by Sarah Schuch For Chelsea Reeves her Kettering University co-op experience wasn’t just about growing professionally but learning what it means to give back to the community. Her time at Kettering opened up many opportunities to volunteer in Flint through the National Society of Black Engineers and Kagle Leadership Initiatives. It was those experiences that […]

Flint Community Schools is raising its literacy mission to a level beyond classroom lessons. Adding their talents and energy to the efforts of local teachers are central office employees who’ve launched a new program that combines reading with mentoring. Sixty first graders have begun meeting with Flint Community Schools central office team members for CONNECT […]

There’s no shortage of events celebrating Black History Month in Flint. At TheHUB Flint we want to give you a quick look at events you can attend to learn more about the achievements by black Americans and recognize their role in U.S. history. Feb. 7 – Documentary: Through a Lens Darkly, Flint Institute of Arts, […]

A green thumb is only the beginning. At Edible Flint there’s more to be learned about natural, nutritious food than how to plant and pick it from the soil. February classes sponsored by the organization are being launched to lead right into spring when Flint residents can not only get their hands dirty in the […]

February is Black History Month. Its precursor, Negro History Week, was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and observed during the second week of February. Woodson was born Dec. 19, 1875 in New Canton, Va., the fourth of seven children. As an adolescent and teenager, Woodson worked as a sharecropper and miner to […]

It’s been a long time since students in Flint Community Schools could drink water from the tap. The district will not allow them to drink tap water until the Flint School Board of Education, the superintendent, and Flint’s health and medical professionals are satisfied it’s safe. On Jan. 20, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality began […]

The Flint Children’s Museum has activities for kids of all ages. There are more than 40 hands-on educational and fun exhibits tucked in every corner. On Sunday, Feb. 4 you can see it all for free courtesy of Kohl’s Cares for Kids and the Hurley Medical Center. This museum is located on the campus of […]

Saturdays in Flint are a lot busier for 300 youth thanks to the revival of an old community tradition. Cheers and spirit fill multiple gymnasiums from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on game days as students from elementary to high school enjoy participating in the first city-sponsored basketball league in 15 years. The opportunity for […]

Few things excite a chef more than shiny, new kitchen equipment – well, few things besides shiny new kitchens. It’s a truism in the culinary world and Flint is no exception, the city’s proud food professionals say. Mott Community College is helping take the lead to expand physical surroundings and opportunities for both scholars and […]